Patch for smoking vessels

ABSTRACT

A method for repairing a smoking vessel with a patch having a first surface and a second surface includes locating a damaged portion of the smoking vessel, applying moisture to the first surface of the patch, applying the first surface of the patch to the damaged portion of the smoking vessel, and drying the patch to form an airtight seal over the damaged portion of the smoking vessel. The first surface is coated with an adhesive. The patch is a quick, cheap, and convenient way to prevent air from passing through the damaged area so smoke flows smoothly into the smoker&#39;s mouth without burning the smoker.

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

The present invention relates to smoking vessels and, more particularly, to a patch therefore.

Smoking vessels such as cigars, cigarettes, bongs, pipes, smoking paper, leaves and wraps, can be stale, broken, crack, and are easily breakable. They are normally put in pockets for later use but break before being able to be used. Breaking a smoking vessel makes it unusable. Once they tear, crack, break in half, or get a hole in it, air may enter through the damaged portion. This makes it impossible to have an airtight smoke. Other smoking articles like bongs and pipes may crack, preventing them from smoking properly.

Presently, a smoker has to throw the smoking article away if it becomes stale, broken, or even cracked. If there is damage such as a hole, a smoker could try to cover it with a finger, risking being burned, while being very inconvenienced.

A smoker may attempt to fix a hole or crack in a smoking vessel. This often proves fruitless, causes an inconvenience, takes up valuable time, and wastes money.

As can be seen, there is a need for a means of fixing smoking vessels with a crack or hole in them.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

In one aspect of the present invention, a smoking vessel is repaired by providing a patch with a first surface and a second surface wherein the first surface is coated with an adhesive, locating a damaged portion of a smoking vessel, applying moisture to a first surface of the patch, applying the first surface of the patch to the damaged portion of the smoking vessel, drying the adhesive on the first surface of the patch; and forming an airtight seal over the damaged portion of the smoking vessel.

In another aspect of the present invention, a smoking vessel patch is a flexible rectangular substrate having a first surface and a second surface. A water-activatable adhesive adheres to the first surface. The flexible rectangular substrate and the water-activated adhesive form an airtight seal when applied to a smoking vessel surface and are non-toxic if ingested and emit no toxic fumes when burned.

These and other features, aspects and advantages of the present invention will become better understood with reference to the following drawings, description, and claims.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a patch according to an embodiment of the present invention shown in use with a smoking vessel;

FIG. 2 is a bottom perspective view thereof;

FIG. 3 is a top perspective view thereof;

FIG. 4 is a schematic view illustrating a method step of patching a smoking vessel according to an embodiment of the present invention;

FIG. 5 is a schematic view of another method step thereof;

FIG. 6 is another perspective view of the patch of FIG. 1 , shown in use with another smoking vessel; and

FIG. 7 is a schematic view illustrating an alternative method step in the inventive method.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

The following detailed description is of the best currently contemplated modes of carrying out exemplary embodiments of the invention. The description is not to be taken in a limiting sense but is made merely for the purpose of illustrating the general principles of the invention, since the scope of the invention is best defined by the appended claims with reference to the drawings.

A general overview of the various features of the invention will be provided, with a detailed description following. Broadly, an embodiment of the present invention provides a method and a device for fixing or repairing damaged smoking vessels such as smoking vessels with a crack or hole in them. A smoking vessel may be a cigar, cigarette, bong, pipe, smoking paper, leaves, wrap or any other vessel used by a smoker to smoke tobacco, cannabis, or other plant matter.

A patch may adhere to the smoking vessel and cover a damaged area such as a crack or a hole. The patch may form an airtight seal around the damaged area of the smoking vessel. The patch may prevent air from entering into or exiting the damaged area of the smoking vessel, enabling the smoking vessel to function as intended. This enables smoke to flow smoothly into the mouth of a smoker.

The first surface of the patch may have an adhesive coated on it. The adhesive may be coated on an entirety of the surface or portions thereof. The first surface is applied to a damaged smoking vessel. The patch may completely cover any cracks, rips, or holes and form an airtight seal.

The patch may provide a quick, cheap, and convenient method and device for repairing damaged smoking vessels.

The adhesive may be all-natural and non-toxic. The patch may be paper, a non-woven textile, or composed of non-wood plant fibers.

The first surface of the patch may be entirely coated with an adhesive. This ensures the patch will fully adhere to the damaged area, resulting in a higher likelihood of an airtight seal being successfully formed.

In some embodiments of a method of patching a smoking vessel according to the present invention, a damaged area of the smoking vessel is located. Moisture is applied to the first surface of the patch. The moisture may be applied by means of licking the first surface. The first surface is then applied to a damaged area of the smoking vessel. In some cases after a patch has been applied to a smoking vessel, the patch may be smoothed over. For example, the patch may be smoothed over with a user's fingers. This may remove any creases, gaps, or air bubbles and result in an airtight seal. The adhesive on the patch may air dry. Alternatively, heat may be applied to hasten drying. When an adhesive on the first surface has dried, the smoking vessel is ready to be used. The smoking vessel may be repaired and ready for use within a couple of minutes.

A second surface, opposite of the first surface of the patch, may contain no adhesive.

A second patch or multiple patches may be utilized to repair a damaged smoking vessel for areas of damage larger than the applied patch or to strengthen the patched region.

In some embodiments of the present invention, the patch may be a flexible rectangular substrate with a first surface and a second surface. A water-activated adhesive or moisture-activated adhesive may adhere to the fist surface. The adhesive forms an airtight seal when applied to a surface of a smoking vessel. The flexible rectangular substrate and the water-activated adhesive may be non-toxic and emit no toxic fumes when burned.

The first surface may be fully occluded by the water-activated adhesive. The water-activated adhesive may also be present along a predetermined region of the first surface.

Referring to FIGS. 1 through 7 , FIG. 1 shows a patch 10 applied to a break 16 of a smoking vessel 14. The break 16 is a damaged portion of the smoking vessel 14.

FIGS. 2 and 3 show the patch 10. An adhesive 12 is applied to a first surface of the patch 10.

FIGS. 4 and 5 show the patch 10 being applied to the smoking vessel 14. The adhesive 12 of the patch 10 is placed over the break 16 of the smoking vessel 14. The patch 10 is then rolled to cover an entirety of the crack 16 of the smoking vessel 14, as illustrated in FIG. 5 .

FIGS. 6 and 7 show an alternate embodiment of the present invention. A damaged portion in the form of a hole 20 in an alternate embodiment of the smoking vessel 18 is covered by the patch 10. The first surface of the patch 10 is applied to the hole 20 as shown in FIG. 7 to seal the smoking vessel 18 for use and form an airtight seal with the adhesive 12.

It should be understood, of course, that the foregoing relates to exemplary embodiments of the invention and that modifications may be made without departing from the spirit and scope of the invention as set forth in the following claims. 

What is claimed is:
 1. A method of repairing a smoking vessel comprising: providing a patch with a first surface and a second surface wherein the first surface is coated with an adhesive; locating a damaged portion of the smoking vessel; applying moisture to the first surface of the patch; applying the first surface of the patch to the damaged portion of the smoking vessel; drying the adhesive on the first surface of the patch; and forming an airtight seal over the damaged portion of the smoking vessel.
 2. The method of claim 1, wherein the damaged portion is selected from the group consisting of a break, a crack, a rip, a tear, a hole, and a combination thereof in the smoking vessel.
 3. The method of claim 1, wherein the smoking vessel is selected from the group consisting of a cigar, a cigarette, a bong, a pipe, a smoking paper, a leaf, a wrap, and a combination thereof.
 4. The method of claim 1, further comprising applying a second patch to the damaged portion of the smoking vessel.
 5. A smoking vessel patch, comprising: a flexible rectangular substrate having a first surface and a second surface; and a water-activated adhesive adhered to the first surface; wherein the flexible rectangular substrate and the water-activated adhesive form an airtight seal when applied to a smoking vessel surface; and wherein the flexible rectangular substrate and the water-activated adhesive are non-toxic if ingested and emit no toxic fumes when burned.
 6. The smoking vessel patch of claim 5, wherein the first surface is fully occluded by the water-activated adhesive.
 7. The smoking vessel patch of claim 5, wherein the water-activated adhesive is present along a predetermined region of the first surface. 